Lvn2Fish

Bfl again today

Yup

@Champ188Maybe this is why no one ever mentions this type of stuff . You act like I’m sensationalizing this . You really can’t screw up any more than letting the wrong guy walk away with $10,000. In this context if that’s not an epic screw up I’m not sure what would be . I thought it was a topic worth talking about . Your friend probably didn’t know . It probably was an honest mistake . Hell he probably is a good guy . But he also made a decision after that weigh in to try and turn those fish in . Was it a decision made quickly and carelessly? Yes it most likely was . So I agree that it was a mistake AIA missed it . But for that split second there at the end when the crowds calling six fish and he looks at his bag and try’s to take them to the release boat . Well that’s when things changed in my mind. I’m done I’ve said enough . I’ll be at the next AIA tournament April 10th .

I agree he’s really really good . I don’t have a single problem with them fishing any tournament. I agree it was a mistake made . I like fishing against the best , I don’t like losing over and over to him . But who would . They brought all the controversy on themselves when they. Broke the rules though . So I also don’t feel bad for them .

I’m not pointing the cheating finger one bit . It scares me that Anglers in action didn’t catch it . Then acted as if they did. The anglers should have caught it while culling all day long , should have caught it when bagging fish , should have caught it when the bump guy checked it. Should have caught when the pictures are being taken . I understand that crap happens in the heat of the moment . But dang ! That’s a heck of a lot of chances to turn yourself in. No one is blowing anything out of proportion . This is exactly what happened . AIA didn’t catch it . Nor did the team guys … two women in the crowd were the last saving grace from him walking away with 10,000 bucks !!! It was a screwup of epic proportions and I’m actually shocked no one is saying squat about it!!! Everyone is all for free passes and not holding anyone accountable anymore! Hopefully each side of this debacle learn from this . AIA said they will now have two sets of eyes on the bump check station . So that’s at least something

You weren’t there …. Mistakes do happen . He probably didn’t know he had six like I said . But he also didn’t turn himself in . Didn’t bring any attention to it . And then scurried off to the release boat after the crowd called it out

The father was disqualified in another tournament. the bass pro open tournament. I believe due to information sharing with a person outside of the tournament . But know one really knows . They all keep these things tight lipped for some reason .

I’ve been close a few times when things got crazy . But never have made that mistake . It’s something that I’m constantly double checking . I’m not saying the guys knew they had six going up there . I’m just saying they had to of know when one guys holding 3 and the other has 2 for their pictures . And there’s one sitting at their feet in the bag. As it’s being brought to attention , they roll up their bag and rush to the release boat . The tournament MC literally stopped everything as the bad is being handed to the release workers …..

It’s all crazy at this point . The six fish guys were caught by my fiancé lol . She’s never been to a tournament weigh in . And called them out and stopped the weigh in by screaming at the MC . It’s wild! AIA stated that the fisherman turned themselves in . And that the infraction was caught by the MC and a team member of AIA . Both of which are complete horse crap . They would have walked away with 10,000 if my girl wasn’t there . She has never been one to keep quite lol . Also she’s pregnant with twins boys… she’s a handful lol . And thank goodness she was there! I guess I watched enough bass masters around her for the past three years she knows the rules lol

Scary part is the bump man didn’t catch it . The crowd noticed when they were taking pictures next to the stage

You can watch the weigh in . It happens @ about 33-35 minute mark. Short version is somehow someone weighed 21lbs of fish . Got at the way through the weigh in . With six fish

Surprised no one has mentioned the crazy weighin. It was an example of the complete failure of honest tournament Weigh ins ! Hopefully AIA learned something

55 teams with 15lbs or more

Blevins and Blevins win again lol 😂

We were 38th with almost 16 lbs . So more than that

I think they probably do . But I think it’s more based on temp it’s stored at and if it’s in the sun for extended periods of time . I’ve definitely seen floro separate and you end up with what looks like hair on your line . Tiny fragments and strands that peel away . I think braid would last the longest. I actually prefer braid that’s been on the reel for a while . It eventually gets soft and easy to work with , once whatever wax they put on it wears away . With mono I’m saying it’s fine , but it probably has some serious memory from being on the spool for a long time . Some people say you can use hot water to take out the memory when spooling on your reel

Probably dirty again , it was clearing up . But the James was running muddy from the last rain event

I’ve been very busy painting all winter ! Thanks for everyone who has ordered lures from me this winter ! It’s about time to shut production down for the summer. The grass will be growing soon and I’ll be busy until Christmas time !

48 today around cape fair … and I left at 2:30 … tomorrow it will hit 50 in the right areas

Definitely not going to be in the mid 50’s , cape fair was 46 today . I would assume cricket creek is comparable.

Awesome post ! Will definitely be following along

I’m about to have to bilge dive to replace a cartridge in my 188 champion . me contemplating what life would be like as a boat mechanic after a 45 min aerator replacement

Wish they would update Powroznik. I need him to bring in a bag

I agree . YouTube and having to manage a personal brand identity to make money in fishing is what has killed the sport in my opinion . Now everyone has to have some slogan. It’s really not the competitors fault at all . With these tournaments not paying the bills they have to do something else . The cost of a new boat alone is 3-5x what it was even 10 years ago . And if you look at total tournament payouts it’s less than it was 10 years ago . So cost keeps going up , payouts are down . It’s crazy to me that some of the giant corporations in the fishing industry can’t get a tour together and follow golfs model . I know strike king isn’t a Rolex . But Toyota it’s self could afford this . Lowrance and the likes have to be making money too! Just annoys me to no end that even during an event the fisherman has to be selling crap . Has to be plugging his brand and sponsors . Wouldn’t it be crazy to see Dustin Johnson or Justin Thomas walk over to the camera before his putt for birdie and tell us he is shooting so good because of his brand of golf glove , or because he’s using the new Ping putter . It really doesn’t happen at all .

It’s unbelievable how much better he is than everyone else . Tomorrow is what matters and my money would be on him with out a doubt . Hope MDJ beats him though